Figuring out a graphics card's specifications can be challenging, particularly for novice users. GPU Caps Viewer can make any relevant information easier to access. Besides basic information like GPU type, available memory and so on, the application can provide you with many other details, like OpenGL capabilities, information about openGL and OpenCL extensions and much more. Also, the application provides a few tools for testing your GPU's performance.

GPU Caps Viewer is distributed as a freeware application. It was designed for Windows XP and Vista, but it is known to work on later versions as well. Also, the application provides full support for both 32 and 64-bit operating systems. It comes in a small package, so it should not take long to download it and install it on your computer.

GPU Caps Viewer's tabbed user interface displays all the information you need about your GPU, OpenGL, OpenCL and CUDA capabilities. If you have a powerful rig, with more than one graphics card, the application will display the same kind of information for each GPU on the same interface. Besides the GPU's name, version or other basic details, you can also view its BIOS version, temperature, fan speed, its current and maximum clock, if PhysX is installed or not and much more.

The application comes with a few demo animations, which allow you to see your graphics card in action. You can choose from various OpenGL and OpenCL demos in separate drop menus, in the lower region of the interface. The available animations range from simple polygons to rendering fur, so you will know what framerates to expect in different circumstances.

Pros: The application can provide you with all the information you need about your graphics card. The information is retrieved instantly and it is well organized. Also, GPU Caps Viewer includes a few demo animations, so you can see how your GPU performs.

Cons: There are no obvious drawbacks to mention.

Regardless of what you need to know about your graphics card, GPU Caps Viewer can help you find the information.